Author Archives: Mark Shields

Poetry Friday 11-18-2022

Posted on November 18, 2022 by Mark Shields

A poem posted at my other blog Step Ahead is inspired by the post with the same title at this link. Jesus let nature take its course and in so doing fulfilled God’s Plan For Us.   This day with … Continue reading →

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Bring Good from the Good Stored Up in the Heart

Posted on November 17, 2022 by Mark Shields

A good man brings good things out of the good stored up in his heart, and an evil man brings evil things out of the evil stored up in his heart. For the mouth speaks what the heart is full … Continue reading →

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Done Wrong

Posted on November 16, 2022 by Mark Shields

This day with God, we are reading 2 Samuel 1. Today’s passage gives us good ideas for what to say and how to handle situations in which someone has done us wrong. Remember about the relationship between David and Saul … Continue reading →

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Questions for Reflection for the Study of 2 Samuel 1-9

Posted on November 15, 2022 by Mark Shields

The journey into Psalms 42-51 has given encouragement for the journey ahead that will now take us into 2 Samuel. We will be gaining insight into the victories of David and how God’s plan for us is fulfilled through David’s … Continue reading →

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Looking Back at Psalms for Encouragement on the Journey Ahead

Posted on November 14, 2022 by Mark Shields

Over the last month, the journey has taken me through Psalms 42-51. On many occasions, the psalmist was discouraged, depressed or felt cut off from God. The Psalms give encouragement during these times. Below, is food for thought gained from … Continue reading →

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